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• The Science of Hobbies: Six Relaxing Activities You Should Try

  Hobbies bring us joy and make our lives more exciting, but did you know that they actually provide us with numerous benefits – both physical and mental? That’s what science says! Here’s why you shouldn’t neglect your passions, which activities you can take up to feel good, and how to fit them into even the tightest schedule.

  15.03.2022

• Top 5 Reading Apps in English and Russian

  All-time classics and new releases, user-friendly formats, and a great deal of free ebooks and audiobooks – here are five must-try apps to help you keep up with your reading goals anytime and anywhere.

  04.03.2022

• Top Russian Remakes of Popular Shows & Series to Boost Your Russian

  What if The Office was about the everyday life of Russian nine-to-fivers and the main character of The Sopranos was not a middle-aged mobster struggling with his mental health but a Russian gangster from the ’90s? While some stories remain untouched, others become so popular in Russia that they get their own adaptations. Here are a few popular shows and series to help you explore the Russian language and culture through familiar sets and storylines.

  04.02.2022

• Upskill & Reskill: Top Skills to Learn Online and Start Making Money

  While learning something new is beyond inspiring and rewarding, it can also be overwhelming and even intimidating, especially if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, the internet is packed with handy guides and courses. Here are some of the most in-demand skills and the first steps you can take towards mastering each of them.

  11.01.2022

• This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Halloween Movie Marathon in Lockdown

  With the upcoming week-long lockdown and Halloween rolled into one, there’s nothing better than spending this weekend setting off on a chilling journey to the world of jump-out-of-your-skin drama and downright fear. But only if you dare…

  27.10.2021

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Trendy Spaces for Art, Thrift Shopping, and Food

  From vintage stores, trendy cafes, and bars all the way to pic-worthy murals, here’s our roundup of the best off-the-beaten-track places and hip spots in St. Petersburg.

  27.09.2021

• Best Educational Platforms for Beginners, Intermediates, and Pros

  With the sudden boom in online learning, school is no longer the only source of knowledge. You can learn anywhere, anytime, and just about anything – and educational platforms and apps are your best helpers here (surprise, it’s not Coursera alone).

  03.09.2021

• Summer Sports to Try in St. Petersburg

  Forget the crowded gyms. The insanely beautiful and warm summer this year is your ticket to a new healthier you: why not try out an outdoor sport right here in the city?

  23.07.2021

• Summer in St. Petersburg: Best Places by the Water

  What can be more soothing than the sound of flowing water, especially when it’s scorching hot outside and you fail to find any shady places to escape to, or when you’re deep inside your head, or… on any other day, come rain or shine? If you are the same way, here are our top spots with majestic views and entertainment for some extra summer vibes.

  28.06.2021

• Pocket Museum: Must-Have Apps for Art Lovers

  In the golden age of tech innovation, you no longer need to study for a lifetime to become an art connoisseur. There is now an app for almost everything, art included. From the treasures of the Louvre in your pocket to the so-called “Shazam of art,” here are our top apps to bring more art into your life.

  11.06.2021